Medical fitouts & ground-up construction specialists
Helping healthcare professionals deliver their best and patients feel their best.
Designing & building medical spaces with impact.
Every medical practice, specialty clinic, and healthcare facility has the potential to be more than a workspace – it can be a place that inspires confidence, enhances wellbeing, and supports world-class care. That’s why we push beyond the boundaries of traditional healthcare design and medical fitouts to create environments that elevate the entire patient experience.
Designed with purpose.
Built for care.
Our commitment to community care is in the form of building high-functioning medical clinics that enable practitioners to focus on delivering quality care while patients can experience an environment of trust and reassurance.
From the flow of the patient journey through reception, consultation, and treatment spaces, to the back-of-house operations that keep practices running efficiently, nothing is left to chance in our medical fiout and new build process.
With a focus on maximising the use of floor area, each facility achieves strong return on investment while maintaining an environment of trust and reassurance for patients.
Our healthcare experience allows us to successfully deliver GP clinics, community health centres, through to multi-site practice rollouts. Whether you are undertaking your first clinic fitout, upgrading an existing facility, or building a medical centre from the ground up, the right advice at the right time makes all the difference.
Property Advisory
An obligation-free partnership to help you find, negotiate and secure the ideal healthcare property to support your long-term success.
Medical Clinic Design
Our in-house, experienced architectural team brings your healthcare practice vision to life with intelligent, purpose-driven design.
Construction
As your fully qualified construction partner, our projects team focuses on a seamless build phase that takes the stress out of the process. Communication, quality, and delivering healthcare practice excellence without compromise.
Medical Fitout & Renovation
Whether upgrading an existing space or creating a new facility, we provide thoughtful, unique healthcare fitout solutions that aligns your professional potential and level of patient care.
Healthcare, simplified.
Designing and building facilities is no doubt complex and highly technical – but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
With experience in Class 9a healthcare facilities, we ensure even the most complex medical fitout and ground-up construction projects are executed seamlessly.
From day surgery centres through to hospitals, our proven methodology reduces risk for you, knowing all regulatory and compliance requirements have been meticulously managed, ensuring a stress-free process from design to completion.
Why practice owners choose OPTIMA
35+ years industry experience
Family owned & operated
Full service, design & construction specialists
Our expertise
Our project capability spans across diverse healthcare sectors and types of projects, giving us a unique understanding of the specific needs and challenges that come with designing and building healthcare spaces with purpose.
Practice Build →
Practice Fitout & Renovation →
Health Hubs →
Day Surgery Centres →
What our clients say about us
Start with the right advice
Whether you are planning your first practice, expanding into a new location, or re-developing an established facility, early advice makes a meaningful difference.
OPTIMA supports practice owners from site selection through to opening day, providing clarity, guidance, and proven expertise at every stage.
Talk to our experienced projects team today – it’s never too early to get the right advice.
Helpful information
Some commonly asked questions from healthcare practice owners, answered by OPTIMA.
When should I start planning my new practice build or healthcare fitout project?
It’s never too early to start planning. The sooner you begin, the more options you’ll have for location, design, and budget considerations. We recommend getting started well before your lease is up or your current space becomes a constraint, so you have the time to make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary pressure.
Do I need to have a location before starting the healthcare construction process?
Not necessarily. If you are yet to find a location, we can undertake a targeted search to locate potential sites and off-market opportunities. We ensure they meet your future needs and are suitable for development i.e. town planning and title checks. We also assist in the negotiation process to secure the best price and terms.
If you already have a location, we’ll assess its potential for development.
How should I choose a healthcare design and construction company?
Whether it's a new dental practice build, medical fitout, or any healthcare project in between, a new practice is a major financial and personal investment. It’s essential to choose a team you can trust. Do your due diligence and look for:
- Proven Experience: Ensure they have a strong track record in healthcare construction projects.
- Proper Licensing & Insurance: Verify they hold the necessary construction licenses and insurance.
- Regulatory Knowledge: They should understand healthcare-specific regulations and the National Construction Code to ensure compliance.
Don’t risk working with an inexperienced or unqualified provider - choosing the right team will save you time, money, and stress in the long run.
What are the main benefits practice owners see from designing and building with OPTIMA?
Practice owners who have completed projects with OPTIMA often comment on:
- End-to-end Solutions: We manage the entire process in-house: from property advisory, town planning, through to design and construction.
- Clear Communication: With a dedicated point of contact/project manager, we ensure you feel confident, supported and in control, from project start to completion.
- Trust & Transparency: With decades of experience, we deliver what we promise - on time and on budget.
- Future-Proofing: Thoughtfully designed spaces that are adset-up for now, but also for future growth.
- Australia Wide Capability: Whether it's a dental fitout in Brisbane, a medical clinic fitout in Melbourne, or a complex healthcare project in a regional centre, we deliver projects of all sizes and complexities across Australia.
- Stress-Free Process: We take care of the details, so you can focus on your patients
Does OPTIMA undertake medical clinic fitout projects?
Absolutely. Medical clinic fitouts are a core part of what we deliver across Australia. In addition to dental practices, we design and build medical clinic fitouts, specialist suites, consulting rooms, health hubs and day surgery centres.
With more than 35 years of experience in healthcare, we understand the specific requirements of a compliant, high performing medical clinic fitout.
How do I get started with OPTIMA?
Getting started is simple - reach out to our team for a consultation for an obligation-free chat. We’ll discuss your goals, budget, timeline, and vision. From there, we guide you through site selection (if required), design concepts, approvals, and the full construction process.